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June 16, 2024

Teaching Children to "Love the Journey" through Piano

Teaching Children to "Love the Journey" through Piano
This aligns with the work of James Clear, author of the bestselling book "Atomic Habits." Clear argues that the key to developing lasting habits is to focus on the process, not the outcome. By falling in love with the journey of daily practice and incremental improvement, we set ourselves up for long-term success and fulfillment.

June 04, 2024

The Paradox of Failure: Why Our Worst Moments Define Our Best

The Paradox of Failure: Why Our Worst Moments Define Our Best
Consider the story of Beethoven, one of the greatest composers in history. Many people don't know that as a young man, Beethoven was a mediocre violinist. He was often overshadowed by other musicians, and his early compositions were met with criticism and rejection.

October 31, 2018

“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.”

“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.”
Over the last 4 years I’ve also learned so much about group format and see it as an integral part of this new model. This new daily model would include a classroom where 4 students would come to practice for units of 20 minutes (with unlimited sign ups allowed). They would have access to top-of-the-line electronic pianos, comfortable headphones and friendly teaching fellows or a teacher always available to help.